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D9 OGO

2004 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 61,669 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 60,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,776 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,228 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint is leaking fluid

Offside Front swivel joint is leaking fluid

Pass 23 May 2016 51,484 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 51,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 49,798 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2015 49,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 48,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 46,080 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,306 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 42,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 35,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise nearside rear tyre has a cut on the iner side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D9 OGO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D9 OGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D9 OGO?

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What year was D9 OGO registered?

D9 OGO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is D9 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 OGO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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